2007 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 7

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Shifting Park button Shift position Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System OVERVIEW Shift lever Park button Reverse (Buzzer sounds) Neutral Drive Engine brake * When the vehicle is at a complete stop, keep brake pedal depressed and push Park button above the shift lever. Push the "POWER" button to turn off the system. Fully depress the parking brake. Remove the key fob if inserted. WARNING: If the "POWER" button is held for longer than 3 seconds while the vehicle is moving, the Hybrid System will shut off. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Brake pedal must be depressed when shifting to or from the Park position. If brake is not applied, a beep will sound and the vehicle cannot be shifted. NOTE: The shift lever will always return to its original position after shifting. ALWAYS CONFIRM SHIFT POSITION BY CHECKING INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. * The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to "B" when engine braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.). Information In instances when the engine starts, and/or on a short trip after the engine is stopped, the engine water pump may continue operating for a short time. This is a standard operation of the vehicle to ensure optimum performance and shouldn't be a concern. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 8 9